Environmental Safeguard Specialist at Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB) Under Contract :Deadline: Apr 19, 2024

Job responsibilities

The Environmental Safeguards Specialist will assist the SPIU Coordinator and Program Manager at SPIU/RWB in ensuring and supervising the development and implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) and other Environmental and Social Framework instruments for activities to be implemented by RWB for the VCRP. The project activities include the construction of flood control measures, landscape restoration, and flood early warning system development. He / She will liaise with key project stakeholders to achieve the objective of the project in developing instruments related to Environmental and Social framework. • The duties and responsibilities of the Environmental Safeguards Specialist among others will include: • Assist the SPIU coordinator and Program Manager in supervising the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Labour Management Procedures (LMP), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and other related environmental and social risk & impact management activities.

• Support the development and implementation of environmental and social framework instruments, such as environmental and social impact assessments, site specific environmental and social management plans, and stakeholder engagement plans. • Engage in comprehensive stakeholder consultations process related to the project’s logical framework and provide inputs for the stakeholder engagement to be included as part of the site specific ESMPs. • Conduct environmental and social safeguards screening of the project, identify possible risks and impacts, and develop mitigation strategies to anticipate, minimize, and compensate for these risks. Develop the relevant Environmental and Social Management Plan based on the results of the ESS screening and following World Bank Environmental and Social Framework, World Bank Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines, Green Climate Fund (GCF), and GoR Environmental and Social Safeguards policies applicable for the project, as per the ESMF.

• Oversee the development of studies undertaken by VCRP Project and organize technical workshops to review and validate ESF-related project documents and studies. • Organize and supervise participatory environmental monitoring and auditing within project site in collaboration with Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Specialist, and the Social Risk Management Specialist throughout the project implementation. • Monitor and ensure compliance by contractors hired by the project, with environmental regulations, standards, and guidelines in the execution of their tasks. • Prepare terms of reference and assist in preparation of bidding documents for environmental studies to be undertaken under the project and coordinate their development, validation, approvals, and dissemination. • Support the development of Village Land Use Actions Plans (VLUAPs) by ensuring consideration of the environmental aspects in the planning and implementation of the VLUAPs. • In collaboration with the SPIU Coordinator, the Program Manager and the M&E Expert, organize Steering Committee Meetings (twice by year or any other time deemed necessary) and National Technical Advisory Committee (quarterly basis or any other time deemed necessary);

• Prepare regular reports on environmental risk management activities and compliance status for submission to the World Bank and other relevant authorities. • Provide technical expertise and guidance on environmental and social risk management to project team members. • Provide support to the World Bank Supervision missions and other external supervision, evaluation or audit missions including the screening and analysis of reports as well as furnishing knowledge on the ground situation. • Develop and maintain relationships with key project stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and non-governmental organizations. • Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure the integration of environmental and social considerations into project planning and decision-making processes. • Conduct training programs for project staff, contractors, community members, and other stakeholders to mitigate all environmental risks identified in particular on ESMP implementation, monitoring and reporting, community health and safety, community awareness training on mitigation and management of ES in subprojects, esp. in livelihood enhancement schemes, biodiversity protection and management, human wildlife conflicts. • Report health and safety incidents or accidents related to project activities. • Perform any other activities directly related to the project objectives that will be assigned by the Supervisor.

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    Master’s Degree in Environmental Science with at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental safeguards management in environmental and natural resources projects; a proven track record – supported by recommendations from employers for the past 5 years – in the development of ESF instruments for donors funded projects; and an in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s or other development partners’ environmental and social safeguards policies and guidelines.

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Environment Management with at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental safeguards management in environmental and natural resources projects; a proven track record – supported by recommendations from employers for the past 5 years – in the development of ESF instruments for donors funded projects; and an in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s or other development partners’ environmental and social safeguards policies and guidelines.

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management with at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental safeguards management in environmental and natural resources projects; a proven track record – supported by recommendations from employers for the past 5 years – in the development of ESF instruments for donors funded projects; and an in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s or other development partners’ environmental and social safeguards policies and guidelines.

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Water Resources Management with at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental safeguards management in environmental and natural resources projects; a proven track record – supported by recommendations from employers for the past 5 years – in the development of ESF instruments for donors funded projects; and an in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s or other development partners’ environmental and social safeguards policies and guidelines.

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Environmental Economics with at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental safeguards management in environmental and natural resources projects; a proven track record – supported by recommendations from employers for the past 5 years – in the development of ESF instruments for donors funded projects; and an in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s or other development partners’ environmental and social safeguards policies and guidelines.

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science with at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental safeguards management in environmental and natural resources projects; a proven track record – supported by recommendations from employers for the past 5 years – in the development of ESF instruments for donors funded projects; and an in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s or other development partners’ environmental and social safeguards policies and guidelines.

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Environment Management with at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental safeguards management in environmental and natural resources projects; a proven track record – supported by recommendations from employers for the past 5 years – in the development of ESF instruments for donors funded projects; and an in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s or other development partners’ environmental and social safeguards policies and guidelines.

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management with at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental safeguards management in environmental and natural resources projects; a proven track record – supported by recommendations from employers for the past 5 years – in the development of ESF instruments for donors funded projects; and an in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s or other development partners’ environmental and social safeguards policies and guidelines.

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resources Management with at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental safeguards management in environmental and natural resources projects; a proven track record – supported by recommendations from employers for the past 5 years – in the development of ESF instruments for donors funded projects; and an in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s or other development partners’ environmental and social safeguards policies and guidelines.

    5 Years of relevant experience

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Economics with at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental safeguards management in environmental and natural resources projects; a proven track record – supported by recommendations from employers for the past 5 years – in the development of ESF instruments for donors funded projects; and an in-depth knowledge of the World Bank’s or other development partners’ environmental and social safeguards policies and guidelines.

  5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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    Demonstrating knowledge and experience working with World Bank safeguards policies and instruments; or with similar standards and policies of other multilateral development institutions is an added advantage

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    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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    Extensive experience in strategy development, planning, reporting and communications;

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    Experience in mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation measures into development

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    Strong knowledge in partnership building for both Public and Private Institutions as well as knowledge of donor engagements

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    Previous experience in environmental and social safeguards, rural planning or environmental management

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    Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

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    Experience with social/ environmental safeguards, preferably with World Bank, AfDB, EU and other Donor’s funded projects

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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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